NE38 0DU is a safe, established residential area on Glenshiel Close, 0.3km from Lambton in Washington. Administratively it sits within Washington South ward and the Washington and Sunderland West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE38 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00045010 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLENSHIEL CLOSE, NE38 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENSHIEL CLOSE, NE38 0DU.
287
48
£ 38,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE38 0DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £226k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE38 0DU. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 171,000
1 sales · Mean £ 171,000
Detached
£ 282,500
1 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE38 0DU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holley Park Academy
Lambton Primary School
Oxclose Community Academy
Oxclose Nursery School
Oxclose Primary Academy
St John Boste Catholic Primary School
Blackfell Primary School
Rickleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP North0.9 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- Lambton Village Store0.4 km
- BP South0.9 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Washington Premier Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Grill Campanile0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ox & Plough0.7 km
- The Highwayman0.4 km
- The Cherry Tree0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Canford Audio0.9 km
- Costa Coffee - Northbound0.9 km
- Costa Coffee - Southbound0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Greggs - Washington Southbound0.9 km
- Greggs - Washington Northbound0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester-Le-Street4.5 km
- Heworth6.8 km
- Fellgate8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ayton Road0.2 km
- Ayton Road0.2 km
- Ayton Road0.3 km
- Ayton Road0.3 km
- Dunlin Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE380DU · Data under Open Government Licence